Gaia Discovery March 10, 2017 Biodiversity, Coastal health, Ecosystem Restoration, Endangered Why is Seagrass Important to Biodiversity Yet Threatened? Gaia Discovery March 10, 2017 Biodiversity, Coastal health, Ecosystem Restoration, Endangered The seagrass is highly beneficial to humans and coral health, explains Henrylito D. Tacio, as he interviews Dr. Miguel Fortes, Philippines' aquatic expert.